Sports Betting Glossary

From accumulators to wagering requirements — every betting term, explained in plain English. 30 terms and growing.

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Accumulator (Acca)
A bet combining multiple selections. ALL must win for the bet to pay out.
Asian Handicap
A refined handicap using fractional values to avoid push outcomes.

B

Bankroll
The amount of money set aside specifically for betting.
BCLB
Betting Control and Licensing Board — the Kenyan regulator for all betting and gaming.
Bet Builder
Combine multiple markets on the same match into one bet with combined odds.
Bonus
Operator-funded extra balance, usually with wagering requirements before it can be withdrawn.
BTTS (Both Teams To Score)
A market that pays if both teams score at least one goal in the match.

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I

Implied Probability
The probability of an outcome implied by the odds. Calculated as 1 / odds.

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Jackpot
A pooled-prize bet where you predict many outcomes for a large prize.

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KYC (Know Your Customer)
Identity verification — typically a national ID upload — required for large withdrawals or account review.

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Live Betting (In-Play)
Placing bets on a match that has already started, with odds updating in real time.

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Provably Fair
A cryptographic system that lets players verify each round result was not manipulated.

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Wagering Requirement
The number of times you must stake a bonus before it converts to withdrawable cash.